ValidaTek, Inc.

Business Analyst

• Collaborate with DISA leadership and internal stakeholders to gather, define, and prioritize project and business requirements.
• Analyze complex business and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and document functional and non-functional requirements, use cases, user stories, and process flows.
• Lead and facilitate requirements-gathering sessions with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide expert analyses and recommendations for IT solutions, emphasizing security, readiness, and system interoperability.
• Support project planning and scheduling activities; coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver against program goals.
• Track progress, report on metrics, ensure traceability from requirements to delivery, and mitigate risks that could impact scope, schedule, or budget.
• Provide insight into best practices for systems integration, data management, and cybersecurity compliance consistent with DISA guidelines.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide leadership and guidance in analysis and documentation standards.

Senior Business Analyst

Project Manager

• Coordinate and drive PKI initiatives, including planning, execution, and oversight of mission-critical security programs.
• Create and lead technical working groups and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Conduct and support internal Non-Personal Entity (NPE) audits.
• Develop comprehensive project documentation to support governance, compliance, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in cryptographic key generation ceremonies to establish proper Level of Assurance.
• Work closely with government stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to develop technical solutions.
• Analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements.
• Provide input to project and program leads to identify required tasks and resources.
• Represent the Government Client in internal Agency meetings/work groups and external work groups if needed.

Senior PKI Project Manager

Manager

• Provide technical consultations and advisement to J6 stakeholders in support of portfolio management activities, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategies and mission objectives
• Support the development and maintenance of portfolio roadmaps, performance metrics, and business case analyses to inform investment decisions
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, white papers, and presentations to communicate portfolio status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Contribute to the development of architecture documents, business requirements, and governance frameworks supporting J6 portfolio operations
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and leadership to evaluate and prioritize portfolio initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation
• Apply ITIL v3/v4 best practices to enhance service delivery, improve portfolio performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies to ensure portfolio stability and compliance with DoD policies
• Establish and track performance indicators, ensuring portfolios deliver measurable value to the mission
• Engage in stakeholder management, building strong relationships across DISA and DoD organizations to ensure effective portfolio governance
• Provide leadership and guidance to teams contributing to portfolio execution, ensuring consistency, transparency, and accountability in portfolio processes

Project/Portfolio Manager

Communications

• Lead the planning and development of an advanced cable infrastructure supporting a large DoD IT infrastructure program providing a common view for all enterprise-wide users
• Perform site visits to collect and evaluate telecommunications and building technologies systems, equipment, components, and materials
• Maintain Inside Plant cable infrastructure including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated components
• Develop EIPs for installation of cable racks, wiring of racks, and testing during installation
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and technologies for telecommunications and building technologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to implement cable infrastructure designs

Registered Communications Distribution Designer, RCDD

IT Support

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise IT architectures using DoDAF, TOGAF, and Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework methodologies.
• Develop strategic roadmaps, architecture views, and capability models to guide DISA's technology investments and modernization initiatives.
• Provide expert-level guidance on architecture modeling tools to design, document, and evaluate complex IT systems.
• Partner with stakeholders across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community to ensure interoperability, compliance, and alignment with mission objectives.
• Conduct impact assessments of emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to senior leadership.
• Translate business requirements into architectural solutions that are scalable, secure, and mission-focused.
• Establish and enforce governance processes for enterprise architecture development, ensuring adherence to DoD standards and frameworks.
• Mentor junior architects and technical staff, fostering knowledge transfer and professional growth.
• Collaborate with program managers and technical leads to ensure architectural decisions support program execution and lifecycle management.
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation in architecture planning, ensuring resilience and compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

Enterprise Architect

Insurance

• Design and implement cybersecurity controls, architectures, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with DHS policies and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA)
• Develop tools and techniques for threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability remediation, including malware analysis and reverse engineering
• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches; analyze logs and alerts and investigate anomalies using modern forensic and analytical tools
• Conduct risk assessments, compliance audits, and forensic investigations in response to cyber incidents
• Lead development and testing of disaster recovery and continuity of operations (COOP) plans to ensure mission resilience
• Recommend and deploy secure hardware and software solutions; design and manage firewalls, encryption protocols, and access control measures
• Contribute to enterprise-wide security awareness, training, and user education initiatives
• Provide expert guidance to program leadership on risk posture, mitigation priorities, and cybersecurity investments; may lead projects and cross-functional teams
• Operate with broad autonomy to define goals, priorities, and methodologies for protecting DHS-affiliated systems

Senior Information Assurance Specialist

• Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of information and data governance frameworks for the DISA program, ensuring compliance with DoD, federal, and enterprise standards.
• Develop and maintain IT governance policies, procedures, and controls that align with security and data protection requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on governance, compliance, and enterprise information management to program leadership and technical teams.
• Conduct requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to identify governance needs, document business processes, and ensure proper alignment with system development lifecycle (SDLC) standards.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, data management, and IT operations teams to integrate governance practices into daily operations.
• Drive the adoption of governance tools, practices, and controls, monitoring compliance and producing reports for senior leadership.
• Lead risk assessments, business audits, and compliance reviews to identify gaps and implement corrective measures.
• Serve as a key liaison between DISA program leadership, DoD stakeholders, and governance bodies, ensuring effective communication of policies, strategies, and progress.
• Support Agile program management practices by aligning governance tasks and deliverables with iterative development cycles.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts or team members involved in governance-related activities.

Business Analyst – Governance Lead

Network Engineer

• Monitor and assess federal network infrastructure, systems, and applications using enterprise monitoring tools
• Identify, assess, and respond to real-time network and system issues; escalate as needed
• Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting for hardware, software, and connectivity issues
• Document and execute incidents, changes, and resolutions in ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy)
• Collaborate with federal and contractor teams including network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and system administrators
• Execute standard operating procedures and contribute to operational documentation
• Support compliance with federal IT security policies and incident response protocols
• Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and emergency outages
• Maintain situational awareness of IT infrastructure health and provide regular status reports
• Support internal projects, ITIL activities (problem management, incident management, service request fulfillment), configuration/change management, and SLA management

Network Administrator – Mid-Level

• Administer, monitor, and support LAN/WAN infrastructures, including routers, switches, firewalls, and network appliances.
• Perform network performance monitoring and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Plan and implement network upgrades and configuration changes with minimal downtime.
• Manage network security protocols, including firewall rule sets, VPNs, and access control policies in accordance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Support network integration with cybersecurity tools, including HBSS, ACAS, and SIEM platforms.
• Maintain compliance with DoD STIGs and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM) directives.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and system administration teams to implement RMF security controls and support ATO/IATT efforts.
• Manage and document network configurations, diagrams, and change logs.
• Perform packet capture analysis, port scanning, and network vulnerability assessments as required.
• Coordinate with vendors and DISA stakeholders to resolve hardware/software/network issues.
• Respond to and support network-related incident response activities and investigations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on network architecture, segmentation, and enclaving.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of network contingency and disaster recovery plans.

Senior Network Administrator

• Lead the development and implementation of detailed engineering circuit (both digital and analogue) plans
• Ensure plans meet DoD standards, procedures, security, and regulation requirements
• Conduct on-going testing and troubleshooting of issues to ensure availability and functionality to the end user
• Ensure all work meets Information Management Operation and ITSM standards
• Act as Subject Matter Expert, staying current with best practices and emerging technologies and recommending continuous improvements
• Present to leadership and stakeholders, translating complex technical information for non-technical audiences
• Provide regular reports and analysis to leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborate with other IT departments to ensure seamless implementation of new circuit layouts and enhancements with other IT functionality

Senior Circuit Engineer

• Serve as the first point of contact for all IT-related support requests, including troubleshooting hardware, software, password, connectivity, and printer issues.
• Provide end-user support for standard desktop configurations, email, LAN/WAN connectivity, directories, and both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) applications.
• Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, network hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems; escalate complex issues as necessary and recommend procedural improvements.
• Load and configure operating systems and common business applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and database tools).
• Utilize ticketing systems to track incidents and ensure timely resolution in accordance with SLAs.
• Assist with the creation and modification of Adobe Acrobat forms.
• Support deployment and management of Microsoft Teams across the user base.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of stand-alone and networked computing environments and related peripheral equipment.
• Provide on-site support for a DHS program in Washington, DC, Monday - Friday.

Help Desk Specialist

Architect

• Support DISA by aligning business strategy with IT capabilities across enterprise programs.
• Develop and maintain enterprise business and IT architectures aligning organizational strategy, mission objectives, and operational requirements.
• Translate business needs into enterprise-level solutions to optimize workflows, ensure interoperability, and enhance mission performance.
• Provide expert-level guidance on strategic planning, segmentation, and solution architecture for enterprise IT initiatives.
• Lead architecture reviews ensuring solutions align with industry best practices, cybersecurity standards, and DISA’s enterprise objectives.
• Facilitate workshops and collaboration sessions with stakeholders to capture business requirements and define future-state architectures.
• Serve as a governance lead for business architecture practices ensuring compliance with ITIL standards and DoD frameworks.
• Contribute to Agile planning and execution, applying Scrum principles to architecture initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical leads, system engineers, and program managers to ensure architectural integrity throughout the SDLC.
• Produce technical deliverables including roadmaps, strategy papers, architecture views, and compliance documentation.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to support enterprise modernization.

Enterprise Business Architect

Program Manager

• Oversee IT infrastructure program providing a common view for enterprise-wide capabilities.
• Plan, direct, and manage an infrastructure team to meet standards and best practices for IT/Network operations in a 24x7x365 environment.
• Serve as single point of contact for the customer and communicate frequently with customer and ValidaTek leadership.
• Own strategic vision and successful delivery of the program, including fiduciary responsibility for revenue generation.
• Drive execution, accountability, continual process improvement, and motivate/reward team members for performance.
• Ensure compliance with cleared-environment rules and safeguard classified information.
• Occasional long-distance CONUS travel dictated by contracting officer.

• Provides project/program management support to programs and/or projects ensuring that implementation and defined activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
• Manages projects/programs of varying complexity and size; participates on teams through Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring and Control, and Project Closure.
• Ensures that the project plan, scope, work breakdown structure, schedule, risk, budget, and deliverables are in alignment with the project/program goals and objectives as defined by the statement of work.
• Facilitates the efforts of team members to achieve their project and/or task goals and initiatives; assigns resources and establishes program objectives.
• Develops program plans and facilitates resolution of issues to reach program goals; manages program budget to reach revenue, cost, and profit targets.
• Participates in client meetings, contract finalization, and development of requirements and specifications.
• Prioritizes, tracks and manages a portfolio of projects ensuring deadlines are met; monitors progress and adjusts schedules and resources to meet key goals.
• Identifies and minimizes risks and issues; escalates and mitigates as needed; facilitates and guides meetings and program planning.
• May provide planning, design and implementation support; may ensure successful integration of all project/program segments and serve as primary liaison with sponsors, customers and other stakeholders.

Senior Program Manager

• Provides project/program management support to programs and/or projects ensuring implementation and activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives
• Manages projects/programs of varying complexity and size; assigns resources, establishes objectives, and monitors progress
• Participates in project phases including Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring and Control, and Project Closure
• Ensures project plan, scope, work breakdown structure, schedule, risk, budget, and deliverables align with project/program goals and the statement of work
• Facilitates team efforts to achieve project and task goals; prioritizes, tracks and manages a portfolio of projects ensuring deadlines are met
• Monitors progress, adjusts schedules and resources, identifies and minimizes risks and issues, and escalates and mitigates as needed
• Manages program budget to reach revenue, cost, and profit targets
• Participates in client meetings, contract finalization, development of requirements and specifications; may serve as primary liaison with sponsors, customers and stakeholders
• Facilitates and guides meetings and program planning; may provide planning, design and implementation support and ensure successful integration of project/program segments and services

Senior Program Manager, Defense

• Manage and oversee the DHA Web & Mobile Services program, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high-quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate multiple project workstreams, including teams of project managers, business analysts, and technical stakeholders.
• Ensure the program aligns with the DoD’s IT policies and operations, adhering to DoD healthcare IT standards and security protocols.
• Apply project management best practices to guide projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including DHA leadership, executives, project sponsors, and team members, providing clear updates on program objectives, progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including financial forecasts, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and resources are efficiently utilized.
• Lead change management initiatives within the program, managing the impact of organizational changes and ensuring stakeholder engagement and support throughout.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture by motivating and mentoring team members and creating an environment of accountability and ownership.
• Identify and mitigate risks, troubleshoot project challenges, and implement solutions to ensure program success.
• Ensure the effective management of technical resources and infrastructure, delivering innovative web solutions that meet DHA’s evolving healthcare needs.

• Provide advanced technical support within a 24/7/365 Technical Operations Center (TOC), specializing in complex network, datacenter, cloud, and enterprise application incidents.
• Act as final escalation point for incidents unresolved by Tier 1 and Tier 2 personnel.
• Receive and resolve escalated incidents within SLA targets.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across network, voice/video, datacenter, applications/databases, end-user performance, and AWS cloud.
• Lead root cause analysis for high-severity incidents and document corrective actions.
• Use Splunk for log analysis, event correlation, and proactive detection of anomalies.
• Assist in engineering projects, upgrades, and integrations of enterprise monitoring and management tools.
• Implement AIOps and automation initiatives to improve incident detection, correlation, and resolution.
• Collaborate with Performance & Analytics team to analyze trends and identify proactive remediation opportunities.

Senior Business Analyst

Senior PKI Project Manager

Project/Portfolio Manager

Registered Communications Distribution Designer, RCDD

Enterprise Architect

Senior Information Assurance Specialist

Business Analyst – Governance Lead

Network Administrator – Mid-Level

Senior Network Administrator

Senior Circuit Engineer

Help Desk Specialist

Enterprise Business Architect

Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager, Defense

Program Manager

Network Administrator III